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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $32,900
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250 $30,596
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     575
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0 350
Sport Package             1,000
Navigation Plus Package             2,100
Premium Plus Package             2,900
Universal garage door opener             295
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500     536
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365      
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0 325
Sport Package             930
Navigation Plus Package             1,954
Premium Plus Package             2,698
Universal garage door opener             274
Options (change) 8,000 6,900 6,900 6,900 2,400 0 7,220
Options (change) 7,285 6,285 6,285 6,285 2,185 0 6,717
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $59,195 $63,745 $65,245 $69,995 $69,695 $96,395 $41,095
Total Invoice $55,145 $59,340 $60,720 $65,090 $64,855 $89,545 $38,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,191
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$59,195$63,745$65,245$69,995$69,695$96,395$41,095
Adjustments for Features-715-715-715-715-965-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,480$63,030$64,530$69,280$68,730$94,405$41,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$10,250$35,925$0
Total Invoice$55,145$59,340$60,720$65,090$64,855$89,545$38,288
Adjustments for Features-666-666-665-665-898-1,8490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,479$58,674$60,055$64,425$63,957$87,696$38,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,576$9,946$9,478$33,217$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system      $200
Hill descent control      $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails      $250
Cargo cover      $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside cladding      $350
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,765$7,765$7,765$7,765$8,015$9,040$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$715$715$715$965$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-666-666-665-665-898-1,8490

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in102.5 in
Length193.4 in172.8 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.448.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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